Mercedes W245 Door Trim Strip Rear Left N/S Horizon Blue 391 A1696983762

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Mercedes W245 Door Trim Strip Rear Left N/S Horizon Blue 391 is an original body component from the Doors and door panels category, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. Precise fitment to the body lines and the characteristic Horizon Blue Metallic – 391 paint finish ensure a consistent look with the factory finish and facilitate professional visual repairs. This is a practical solution for users who want to maintain the aesthetics and functionality of the side body area of their Mercedes.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1696983762-HBL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1696983762
• Substitutable numbers: A1696983762, A 169 698 37 62
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Color: Horizon Blue Metallic - 391
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and body fitment

The presented trim strip is a component designed for the rear left side of the vehicle, making it perfectly suited to the door geometry of the Mercedes W245 model. The construction, based on the manufacturer's factory design, allows for maintaining the correct side line, which is important for both aesthetics and protecting the door edge against minor mechanical damage.

The original Mercedes origin means that the component was designed with a specific model and its installation requirements in mind, which facilitates bodywork and painting tasks and reduces the need for additional modifications.

Horizon Blue Metallic – 391 color

The trim strip is finished in Horizon Blue Metallic – 391 paint, characteristic of selected Mercedes W245 body configurations. The metallic coating provides an attractive play of light on the surface and blends well with other body elements in this shade. For workshops and users, this means the possibility of an aesthetic replacement of the component without the need for full painting of the entire area, provided that the other body parts are maintained in the same color.

Such color matching is particularly beneficial for spot repairs, where it is important to limit the scope of painting work and maintain a uniform coating structure along the entire length of the door.

Characteristics of the used component

The trim strip belongs to the group of used body components, which in practice means that it comes from vehicle dismantling and may show signs of wear typical for this class of parts. Such components are often chosen by workshops and individual customers because they allow for economical repair while maintaining the original geometry and material used by the manufacturer.

In the case of components from the Doors and door panels category, it is important to maintain proper alignment with adjacent panels – a used factory trim strip usually fits better into the existing layout than replacements with a universal profile.

Application in bodywork and renovation repairs

The rear left door trim strip for the Mercedes W245 will work well both for post-accident repairs and for visual vehicle renovation, where the goal is to restore a consistent appearance to the side of the body. It can be used as a replacement for a damaged, corroded, or deformed element, with its design facilitating quick installation in the factory location.

In workshop practice, such a component allows you to:

• recreate the side line of the door without interfering with the load-bearing structure,
• minimize the scope of body filler and sheet metal straightening,
• maintain visual consistency with other body elements in the same color.

Expanding repairs within the Mercedes door area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as skins, reinforcements, or additional trim strips, check the available parts in the Mercedes Doors and door panels category.

For users interested in a broader context of selecting used components – especially in the area of vehicle electronics, control modules, and sensors – a guide describing the principles of selecting parts by identification numbers, hardware and software compatibility, and practical installation examples may be helpful: Used automotive electronics on board – why is it worth choosing second-hand ECU modules and sensors?